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<P>Believe it or not, right now it's the cheap nifty fifty 1.8. I took some great photographs of the NYC Sandy blackout. I've had this lens in my bag for a long time w/o using it. Much to my surprise, I'm enjoying it.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I do like the wide angle 16-35 2.8L</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:36:43 GMTBingo2012-11-12T20:36:43ZFavorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/79#M1
<P>What is your favorite Canon lens to photograph with, and why?</P>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:31:37 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/79#M1Monica2012-10-19T18:31:37ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/81#M2
<P>Im going to have to go with the 24-70 2.8 L, it is an extremely versatile lens, very good in low light as well.&nbsp;I have both versions, but I havent shot with the v2 enough to know if there are any inconsistencies or issues. One thing I am worried about with it is the color seems a little off sometimes. Need to do a head to head test.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>70-200 2.8 L II is a close second.&nbsp;</P><P>16-35 2.8 L II is third.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As a wedding photographer those three lenses were enough for me to cover any event.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Michael</P>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:08:38 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/81#M2MichaelTheMaven2012-10-19T19:08:38ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/83#M3
<P>It's hard to pick. My workhorse has been the 16-35II and I love it dearly. However, the 17 TS-E has now commanded my attention. It's a wonderful lens, challenging, sharp and allows you to do some crazy things.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:01:07 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/83#M3Twilightscapes2012-10-19T20:01:07ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/111#M4
<P>Well, my favorite lens and my most used lens are two different things. I would say that my workhorse lens is the 24-105 f4 L IS. It has a great, I love the constant aperture, and the IS helps me out tremendously for documentary and handheld work (keep in mind, I'm coming from a video background here). It probably lives on my C300 50% of the time.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>My absolute favorite lens, though, right now has to be the 85mm f1.2 L. Good lord is that a beautiful lens. I get positively giddy every time I get to put in on the C300.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>24mm f1.4 L is a close second.</P>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:36:49 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/111#M4briancweed2012-10-23T17:36:49ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/179#M5
<P>24-105mm f/4 L IS USM paired with my 5D MK2. Awesome walkaround lens, very sharp edge-to-edge. I have many other Canon lenses that I rarely used since I bought 24-105!</P>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:15:49 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/179#M5Misha2012-11-05T22:15:49ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/375#M6
<P>I'll go with my 70-200 f2.8 II.&nbsp; Wonderful lens.&nbsp; I traded in two non-IS versions of the lens ( 2.8 and 4.0) to upgrade and never regretted it.</P>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:40:27 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/375#M6Ody2012-11-11T17:40:27ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/385#M7
<P>It depends on what I am shooting but as a freelance sports photographer my 70-200mm f2.8 L is my workhorse and spends most of the time on my camera. I bought a 35mm f2.8 TS-E with an FD mount and converted it to the EF mount and use it for most everything else I shoot unless I need auto focus and then it's my 24-70 f2.8 L. As for a favorite I must say it's the converted FD Tilt-Shift. The lens is so versatile, sharp and down right fun to use.</P>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:56:18 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/385#M7ShutterbugDoug2012-11-11T17:56:18ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/395#M8
Absolutely!Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:04:58 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/395#M8ProfilePicture2012-11-11T18:04:58ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/403#M9
Great question Monica. By far, my favorite lens to photograph with is the 24L II. Granted, zooms are far more versatile, so I shoot more often with the 24-70L and 70-200L II, but when I have the chance to frame my shot, nothing beats the angle of view and shallow depth of field of the 24L.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:23:57 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/403#M9Chris2012-11-11T18:23:57ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/419#M10
<P>Easy. <STRONG>100mm f/2.8L Macro IS</STRONG>.&nbsp; I like photography in general, but macro is what I enjoy most, and spend a lot of time doing.&nbsp; This lens is one of the best out there for that, but is also fine for portraits and general use.&nbsp; A little long for a "walk around," on a crop, it'll be interesting to see what I can do with it on a FF (hopefully soon).</P>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:44:59 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/419#M10Moose2012-11-11T18:44:59ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/479#M11
<P>35L f/1.4. It really is a great all rounder on both my full frame and crop bodies. I tend to defer to it to the point where it now stays attached to my 5DII in my camera bag.</P>Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:24:09 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/479#M11LJG2012-11-11T21:24:09ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/509#M12
My 70-200 2.8L is my favorite with my 28-70 2.8L running a close second (both lenses are older, non IS versions, purchased in 1997). These lenses have been regularly serviced and have outlasted ALL of my EOS bodies.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:55:34 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/509#M12vtanner622012-11-11T23:55:34ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/521#M13
<P>Canon 24-105L has to be my favorite. It is a great walk around lens. I always feel comfortable having it on my camera as I know I can shoot almost any situation with it. It is the lens I leave on my camera so if any quick situation arises, I know I can shoot it. It's also a super sharp lens with great autofocus. Sure is my #1 in reliability.</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:31:22 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/521#M13Jake2012-11-12T01:31:22ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/529#M14
<P>Fave lens is easily my 70-200mm F/2.8L IS (V1). &nbsp;</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:11:05 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/529#M14Chadowe2012-11-12T03:11:05ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/617#M15
<P>85LII ... The thing may as well be glued to my camera.</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:59:38 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/617#M15Kolor-Pikker2012-11-12T16:59:38ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/637#M16
Favorite lens? That would be my Leica 35 1.4 summilux.<BR /><BR />Favorite Canon lens is my 200 2L.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:20:10 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/637#M16airfrogusmc2012-11-12T17:20:10ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/647#M17
It depends on what I'm shooting. If I had to choose only one, it would have to be the EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:18:56 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/647#M17Seapup2012-11-12T18:18:56ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/653#M18
<P>It all depends on what I am photographing as to which of my lenses is my favorite. My 2 main lenses that I go to are my Canon 17-40 L or my Canon 400 f/5.6 L telephoto. Both of these lenses give me excellent photos. <img id="smileyhappy" class="emoticon emoticon-smileyhappy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.png" alt="Smiley Happy" title="Smiley Happy" /> I also use my old 70-200 f/4 L lens a lot when the 17-40 L just doesn't have quite enough reach, but my 300 L and my 400 L are too much reach.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I have ready so many posts about how you need to have ultra fast lenses to get good photos in dark situations. I was taught how to use the camera at it's fullest by opening the lens wide open and slowing down the shutter speed, plus using the Higher ASA or ISO settings. My Canon 7D is a Wonderful tool for this! I love the higher ISO settings of this camera and have pulled off quite a few great shots in extremely tough situations.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Recently I went to my Grand Daughter's Orchestra Recital. I sat in a tiny balcony as close to the stage as possible. The stage lights were harsh and varying in intensity, so I had to resort to an ISO of 1250 with a Wide open setting on my lenses. The following photo was taken at 1/80 of a second and hand held:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;<A href="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/grandpawrichard/prettyGirlsmallerwithsignature-4047.jpg" target="_blank">http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/grandpawrichard/prettyGirlsmallerwithsignature-4047.jpg</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>That Canon 400 f/5.6 L did me proud!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Here is a photo I took with my Canon 17-40 L. This shot was well after dark. The shot was hand held, I can't remember what the ISO range was, but the lens was wide opened and I only used the existing light from the cabin to illuminate the exposure:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;<A href="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/grandpawrichard/A%20Weekend%20in%20the%20San%20Juan%20Islands%202011/_MG_5163-30.jpg" target="_blank">http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/grandpawrichard/A%20Weekend%20in%20the%20San%20Juan%20Islands%202011/_MG_5163-30.jpg</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So I guess I can say that my 2 favorite lenses are my Canon 17-40 L and my Canon 400 L!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:30:47 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/653#M18grandpawrichard2012-11-12T18:30:47ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/669#M19
<P>Tough call...depends on the situation.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The "me" lens is the 35/1.4 L mainly because I used to shoot so much 35mm on a Leica M, so the format is what I "see" and the quality of that lens is lovely.&nbsp; I still have a Summilux-R 35/f2 with an adapter, but in many comparison shot I have done I always prefer the Canon lens - really no contest.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Travel, the 24-105 IS L - light enough and a good range that can get most shots. Wish it was a 2.8, but that would probably make it too heavy and expensive. :-)&nbsp; That and a 16-35 and you have all you need for travel - except for a safari.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Value - 70-200 2.8 IS II - for portraits, events, wildlife, etc - this is a must have lens for anyone.&nbsp; So versatile and excellent IQ.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Work - architecture - the 24mm TSE - wow, what a fantastic lens and if you can live with manual focus full time, it is an awesome 24mm lens in general.&nbsp; The IQ of this lens will spoil you.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>50 1.2 L - another reasonably priced gorgeous lens - can produce stunning selective focus shots .&nbsp; Wish the 85mm would get updated to be as nice.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Very Honorable mention - 40mm pancake.&nbsp; Don't laugh.&nbsp; Light as a feather and makes the 5DMKIII into a great walk around camera - and the IQ is great.&nbsp; For $200, this lens is a no brainer.&nbsp; Put it on and take your small lightweight camera anywhere.</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:14:58 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/669#M19stevepow2012-11-12T19:14:58ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/681#M20
<P>Believe it or not, right now it's the cheap nifty fifty 1.8. I took some great photographs of the NYC Sandy blackout. I've had this lens in my bag for a long time w/o using it. Much to my surprise, I'm enjoying it.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I do like the wide angle 16-35 2.8L</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:36:43 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/681#M20Bingo2012-11-12T20:36:43ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/691#M21
It's the 70-200 2.8 vII I have bigger and I have smaller, but time and time again this is my go to lens for great shots. I shot all day with it at the San Diego zoo. I could not imagine a better option.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:30:49 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/691#M21MrL2012-11-12T21:30:49ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/709#M22
The 24-105 stays on my 7D most of the time as my walk around lens. A lot of people say the lens is not wide enough for a crop body but it is perfect for my shooting style.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:05:49 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/709#M22JoeN2012-11-12T22:05:49ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/715#M23
<P>My favorite is the 135mm f/2, it performs even when I don't.</P>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:42:39 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/715#M23David2012-11-12T22:42:39ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/845#M24
<P>Hmm where do i start. 24-70, 135 or my 70-200 f/2.8 is II.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>For me then135 is just incredible as a prime, but the 70-200 is my newest purchase so ill go With that until my next purchase.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:08:17 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/845#M24Dexy2012-11-13T15:08:17ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/931#M25
<P>Well I only have two lenses, so, aside from the kit lens, I like my 18-200 f/3.5-5.6.</P>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:53:44 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/931#M253ric2012-11-13T21:53:44ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/937#M26
<P>For me it's the 24mm TSE II. &nbsp;This lens never dissapoints me and&nbsp;</P><P>makes me look good. &nbsp;I hope Canon makes a new 45 that's equally</P><P>sharp and good build.</P>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:57:57 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/937#M26fotodik2012-11-13T21:57:57ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/969#M27
<P>+1 for the 135L. &nbsp;The images it produces has a special look to them that I just love.</P>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:51:07 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/969#M27tagnal2012-11-13T23:51:07ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/987#M28
<P>Not sure I have a single one but;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Landscape 16-35II</P><P>Sports 70-200 F2.8 IS II</P><P>Portrait 85 F1.2</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I've not had the 85mm for long but I think if pushed I would plump for it, just wish it had IS but the images it renders with my 1Dx are just beautiful.</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:45:58 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/987#M28Stoneysnapper2012-11-14T00:45:58ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1011#M29
<P>I'm no different than most in that it's hard to pick one but recently I've been using my 24-70 2.8L more than the others so now it's my favorite. &nbsp;But I also love the 50 1.2L because it makes me be more creative to get the shot I want.</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:20:52 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1011#M29jfinn2012-11-14T01:20:52ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1019#M30
<P>I am a Nikon shooter but recently was very impressed with the EOS Canon 1DX, so I bought one. I would really like to say my favorite lens is the&nbsp;<STRONG>EF 200 f/2L IS USM&nbsp;</STRONG>but I don't own one. I own the&nbsp;<STRONG>EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II&nbsp;</STRONG>and the&nbsp;<STRONG>EF 35mm f/1.4L USM&nbsp;</STRONG>but use the 35mm more since it makes me think of the framing more</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:53:57 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1019#M30ratan2012-11-14T01:53:57ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1047#M31
<P>My favorite is my 70-200 f/2.8 IS II on a 7D</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:46:18 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1047#M31jbedford2012-11-14T02:46:18ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1067#M32
<P>I"ll go with the 24-105 on my full frame. Second choice is probably the 100-400.</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:05:02 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1067#M32SusanK2012-11-14T03:05:02ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1143#M33
<P>My favorite lens right now is my 85mm f/1.8 (on a crop). &nbsp;I've been busy so taking pictures at the office is all the photo-time I can spare right now. &nbsp;I stand up from my desk, look around and photograph the people working around me. &nbsp;The focal length is the right reach and the aperature helps with the relatively dim office lights. &nbsp;The DOF works to obscure the typically boring work space.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>When I do have dedicated time for shooting, my favorite is the 10-22mm for its perspective.</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:05:32 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1143#M33John2012-11-14T05:05:32ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1147#M34
<P>85mm f1.2 II is my favorite.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This lens has all the defects you can imagine. The (most important) the AF is really slow,sealing is poor, especially on the front, you have to switch to manual to retract it, there is no IS, the price tag is huge (espeically compared to Sigma 1.4), it weights a brick, minimum focus disctance is an issue (ex baby head portraits not possible).</P><P>BUT the optical quality supasses everything else, period. The ability to play with DOF by the cm is absolutely great, and unsurpassed at this level.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So you just fall in love with the images and go around the limitations as much as you can.</P><P>Also&nbsp;I got the great 200 f2 for IS and longer reach, I got the 100 2.8 IS for IS and macro. I will get a the newer 135mm when they make it (please make it f1.4 or 1.8 !). So I can cover what I need to cover.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>But everytime I can, I put the 85mm on.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The other lens that stays a lot on the body is the 24 II, this is my default lens. But the love affair is with the 85.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Alain</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:11:19 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1147#M34alain2012-11-14T05:11:19ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1185#M35
No doubt ... 100mm f2.8L IS usm macro lens! <img id="smileyhappy" class="emoticon emoticon-smileyhappy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.png" alt="Smiley Happy" title="Smiley Happy" />Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:27:09 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1185#M35koolmind2012-11-14T07:27:09ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1197#M36
<P>Canon EF 135L f2 - by far the coolest lens ever&nbsp; <img id="smileyhappy" class="emoticon emoticon-smileyhappy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.png" alt="Smiley Happy" title="Smiley Happy" /></P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:50:04 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1197#M36gepixelt2012-11-14T07:50:04ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1209#M37
<P>EF 40mm f/2.8 STM on fullframe.&nbsp;<img id="smileyvery-happy" class="emoticon emoticon-smileyvery-happy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-very-happy.png" alt="Smiley Very Happy" title="Smiley Very Happy" /></P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:56:14 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1209#M37KenRockwell2012-11-14T08:56:14ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1217#M38
Because if you ask about Canon lenses...<BR /><BR />70-200mm L f/2.8 IS II on Canon 5DMk3. for quality<BR />50mm f/1.8 for price / performance ratio<BR /><BR />However...<BR />...I think that now Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC if a sensibly better choice than Canon's analogue offerings, looking through features (read: IS) / image quality / price triangle.<BR /><BR />Also, a honorable mention goes to Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 FX which manages to have sensibly lesser distortions at its wide angle, compared with Canon's 16-35 f/2.8.<BR /><BR />Canon does nice lens lately but they are overpriced and lacks the last bit of "wow" effect which the 3rd party manufacturers manage to achieve. For ex. see latest Canon's 35 f/2 vs latest Sigma's 35 f/1.4<BR /><BR />just my2c &amp; HTHWed, 14 Nov 2012 09:33:03 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1217#M38JohnTh2012-11-14T09:33:03ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1259#M39
<P>16-35II. &nbsp;Why? &nbsp;Because it's my money maker as a landscape and arch shooter. <img id="smileywink" class="emoticon emoticon-smileywink" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-wink.png" alt="Smiley Wink" title="Smiley Wink" /></P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:41:09 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1259#M39jacobsen12012-11-14T12:41:09ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1361#M40
<P>Oh boy.. do I have to pick just one? =) For me, it is a tossup..</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS - It is just an absolute all around workhorse for me! Everything from portraits to sports! Sharp, fast, built like a tank!</P><P><BR />Canon 400mm f/2.8 IS - THE sharpest lens I have used. It is also a heck of a workhorse, and hardly ever leaves my camera. I shoot drag racing mainly, and have started to do more wildlife/bird photography with it along with teleconverters.</P>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:33:13 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1361#M40kevinb2012-11-14T16:33:13ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1449#M41
<P>Oh no - if they make that 45, then I have to buy it... <img id="smileysurprised" class="emoticon emoticon-smileysurprised" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-surprised.png" alt="Smiley Surprised" title="Smiley Surprised" /></P><P>&nbsp;</P><DIV class="lia-message-body lia-component-body"><DIV class="lia-message-body-content"><BLOCKQUOTE><HR /><LI-USER uid="889"></LI-USER> wrote:<BR /><P>For me it's the 24mm TSE II. &nbsp;This lens never dissapoints me and&nbsp;</P><P>makes me look good. &nbsp;I hope Canon makes a new 45 that's equally</P><P>sharp and good build.</P><HR /></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:24:14 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1449#M41stevepow2012-11-14T19:24:14ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1461#M42
Canon 200/1.8L .... no doubtWed, 14 Nov 2012 19:30:02 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1461#M42huhging2012-11-14T19:30:02ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1639#M43
<P>Well I would have to say my favourite lens has to be the 300mm f/2.8L IS USM as I have wanted one since my T90 days when I used to hire one!<BR /><BR />There is something about the pictures taken with this lens stuck on the end of a 5D that just rocks!<BR /><BR />-=Glyn=-</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I can't believe no-one up until now has even mentioned it...it has the reputation of being the sharpest, fastest lens in the Canon stable!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>And now that I have mentioned it I see two posts below that also pay homage to this terrific lens...</P>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:36:59 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1639#M43GlynH2012-11-15T14:36:59ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1919#M44
<P>MP-e65</P>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:13:19 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1919#M44EdPorter2012-11-15T10:13:19ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1947#M45
<P>This has to be the 300mm F2.8 IS. As I use it for a number of sports events.</P>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:20:28 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1947#M45Klystron2012-11-15T13:20:28ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1965#M46
<P>I have a reasonable lineup of 'L' lenses that I use on a 1D Mark IV.&nbsp; There are two lenses in the lineup that you would have to pry from my cold dead hands and it's tough to pick one over the other.&nbsp; They are the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II and the 300 f/2.8L IS.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I probably shoot 30,000+ Motocross images per season and the 70-200 is pretty much glued to the camera, with the 300 being mounted for when I need the additional reach or want more compression in a shot.&nbsp; 95%+ of my images are shot with the 70-200.&nbsp; If I do my job, it never misses.&nbsp; The images are incredibly sharp with wonderful colour and contrast.&nbsp; My keeper rate borders on unbelievable.</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:24:40 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1965#M46Harv2012-11-15T14:24:40ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1993#M47
<P>TS-E 24L II and the 24-105L.</P>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:42:03 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/1993#M47harvster2012-11-15T15:42:03ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2077#M48
I would say the 70-200/24-70 f/2.8 combo.<BR /><BR />Versatility is the reason.<BR /><BR />Both are big, expensive lenses, but they do a lot.<BR />I'm not happy with the v/2 price tags, but the optical quality is there.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:58:18 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2077#M48Caseynovak2012-11-15T20:58:18ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2097#M49
<P>Yea, I'd have to go with the ones that I use the most frequently. I favor so many of the ones I have but the 100mm f/2.8L Macro gets used the most and coming in second would be the 24-105 f/4</P>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:44:39 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2097#M49jstntym2012-11-15T21:44:39ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2149#M50
<P>This is a tough one but I'd have tfast the 70-200 2.8 IS II so sharp and versatile, IQ is still good even with mark III extender. Also the speedy AF.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>In a tie for second 100 L Macro - such a fun lens to use</P><P>and 24-105 IS as a general purpose walk around on FF</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Honourable mention to the 70-300 DO, for lightweight travel it is so convenient, sure the IQ is not perfect but it puts all the co petition to shame.&nbsp;</P>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:35:40 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2149#M50F22012-11-16T00:35:40ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2173#M51
<P>Arrrrrgggg! Ouch! This makes my head hurt! <img id="smileyhappy" class="emoticon emoticon-smileyhappy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.png" alt="Smiley Happy" title="Smiley Happy" /></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I can't really say what is my favorite color, sometimes it's teal, or vermillion, or taupe. . . &nbsp;<img id="smileyhappy" class="emoticon emoticon-smileyhappy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_smiley-happy.png" alt="Smiley Happy" title="Smiley Happy" /> It often depends on my mood and the colors (or lack of) that surround it.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Choosing a favorite lens is pretty much the same difficulty.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Most used lens for general events: 24-70L</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Most versatile: 28-300L</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Most useful for interiors and landscape: 16-35L II</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Best IQ and architecture: 24 TS-E II</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Best "knock-around", travel, and family: 15-85 IS (wish there was an equivalent in FF)</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Most artistic "Ah!" lens: 50/1.2L</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Super sharp close-up/portrait; 100L IS</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Most outlandish: 15 FE</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Favorite bargain -- still the 50/2.5 macro (although that new 40 STM is trying to supplant it!)</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>*************</P><P>General event or predictable assignment: 24-70 (gets the most use)</P><P>For wedding (2 cameras): 28-300, 50L</P><P>Unpredictable assignments "cover it all" -- 16-35 II, 28-300</P><P>Architecture inside and out -- 16-35 II, 24 TS-E II</P><P>Outdoors -- 24 TS-E, 45 TS-E, Leica R 60 Macro, 90 TS-E, 16-35 II</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>**************</P><P>If I could only have one lens, it would be the 28-300L.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Or the 24-70.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Or 16-35 II.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Or. . .&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:49:04 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2173#M51JimHarris2012-11-16T01:49:04ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2935#M204
<P>This is quite difficult to answer, so I will go with my most useful, on both full and cropped frames, my 100mm Macro 2.8L.&nbsp;</P>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:58:34 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/2935#M204RexGig2012-11-17T02:58:34ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3171#M231
<P>It would be my EF-s 17-55mm f/2.8.&nbsp; Very sharp and pretty versitile.</P>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:05:31 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3171#M2312n102012-11-18T01:05:31ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3453#M244
<P>24 - 105. Sharp and a great all around focal length.&nbsp;</P>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:07:02 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3453#M244joshhuntnm2012-11-19T04:07:02ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3505#M253
<P>Not the most practical/walkaround-able lens for most people, but I LOVE my <STRONG>8-15mm f/4 L</STRONG>! &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:55:29 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3505#M253jfo2012-11-19T07:55:29ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3509#M255
<P>Mine would have to be the <SPAN>TS-E <EM>24mm</EM> f/3.5 L <EM>II Tilt</EM>-<EM>Shift</EM></SPAN>... it is tack sharp even when used as a prime.... is so versatile for doing landscapes with the dof and focus placement using the tilt function ....and most of all is great for doing panorama's using the shift function.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I would not leave home without it.</P>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:25:24 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3509#M255Ray2012-11-19T10:25:24ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3985#M297
<P>Walk around lens: 18/135IS</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Nature: 70/300L sharper than my 70/200ƒ4!and find s sharp and more useful than my 100 macro f<EM>or butterflies!</EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Birds in Flight: &nbsp;400L f5.6</P>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:14:40 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/3985#M297Michaeldigital2012-11-21T16:14:40ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/4283#M321
<P>For my portraiture shots, always my EF 70-200 f4 IS lens.</P>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 06:33:57 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/4283#M321benedictlaig2012-11-23T06:33:57ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/4319#M326
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR /><LI-USER uid="1791"></LI-USER> wrote:<BR /><P>Yea, I'd have to go with the ones that I use the most frequently. I favor so many of the ones I have but the 100mm f/2.8L Macro gets used the most and coming in second would be the 24-105 f/4</P><HR /></BLOCKQUOTE><P><FONT size="3">I'm updating! The 24-70II is quickly becoming the favorite lens. I really hadn't used it all that much since recently purchasing it. I put some time on it today and <FONT size="3">quickly becoming a fan, <FONT size="3">great</FONT> IQ results with minimal use so far. Going to <FONT size="3">keep it up front for awhile..</FONT></FONT></FONT></P>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:17:37 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/4319#M326jstntym2012-11-24T01:17:37ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/8885#M568
<P>I love my 70-200 f/2.8<FONT color="#ff0000"> L</FONT> IS&nbsp;mk2.&nbsp; I will confess something.&nbsp; A lot of people want more length on their telephotos, but&nbsp;part of the reason I bought a FF camera was that it would shorten the 70-200's apparent focal length so I could use this beautiful lens more often.&nbsp; Even when I am not trying, that lens takes beautiful, clear, deeply-colorful shots.&nbsp; Just makes&nbsp;your eyes smile!</P>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:10:09 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/8885#M568ScottyP2012-12-27T04:10:09ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/8923#M571
<P><EM>Original Question:</EM></P><P><EM><STRONG>What is your favorite Canon lens to photograph with, and why?</STRONG></EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I believe there is no simple, single answer here as this is one of those situations that "One size will NOT fit All".</P><P>Depending&nbsp;on situation for any photographer, one lens may become "A must to have in camera bag" lens and for me that is 100-400L. Yes its older design with no Mk II etc to update it over many years&nbsp;but that itself say a lot of good about the perfectness and make of the lens.</P><P>Why I like it so much:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- Clear / sharp&nbsp;optical Reach; I do a lot of sport and wild life photography.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- Excellent color render, similar to many other L lenses (May be not as good as 300L 2.8 by hey I have hurt my shoulder before&nbsp;and do feel pain in my back with the other one at mid day).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- IQ second to none.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- Handling and love for push/pull zoom that some regard it as a negative point of this&nbsp;lens due to spaculated dust socking nature,&nbsp;that in my experience is a statement without foundation or reality.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- Just the right weight for what is offered.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- Speed of autofocusing in its<EM> class</EM> (Both quality and price).</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- I use it most often and its lack is a big lose felt at any situation by me.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- Its white/Beige color and lipstick color Red Ring of Glory!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>To make a long story short, It fully meets my needs, most of time. &nbsp;I love it and true love is unconditional... So don't ask me more question as to "Why".</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Well that is my less than one cent opinion.</P>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:59:37 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/8923#M571Samsen2012-12-27T12:59:37ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/9317#M595
<P>And don't mess with what works and wish for an improved version, or it will cost 2x more right?&nbsp; <img id="manhappy" class="emoticon emoticon-manhappy" src="https://community.usa.canon.com/i/smilies/16x16_man-happy.png" alt="Man Happy" title="Man Happy" /></P>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:26:56 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/9317#M595ScottyP2012-12-30T07:26:56ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/14001#M775
<P>My favorite lens is an old manual-focus 135/3.5 lens made by Jupiter! But I mostly use 50/1.8 which I like for its low weight.</P>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:49:29 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/14001#M775domina2013-02-09T08:49:29ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/14145#M778
<P>Even though Canon refuses to support the older lenses with things like lens profiles in DPP, my favorite lens is still the EOS 28-80mm f2.8-4L.&nbsp; I don’t know why Canon decided to go in the other direction with the later generations.&nbsp; I’d much prefer to have a 28-85/2.8L than the current 24-70/2.8L II.&nbsp; Distortion would be less on the wide end and it would also be a better portrait lens.&nbsp; I do own the 24-70/2.8L II as well as the original along with a 24-105/4L IS.&nbsp; The 24-105 gets the most use of those lenses due to the inclusion of IS.&nbsp; I don’t know why Canon thinks that f2.8 over f4 doesn’t require IS.&nbsp; IS would have made the 24-70/2.8 II a killer lens and probably my new favorite.&nbsp; As far as overall image quality goes, none of them have that “something” that the original 28-80L does.&nbsp; It was special back in the film days and still a great performer with Digital SLRs…</P>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:06:37 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/14145#M778JoeDavid2013-02-10T22:06:37ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/14705#M802
<P>Without doubt and any hesitation, the 70-200mm IS f2,8 II on my 5D Mk II. I am a forty year photographer and this is the best 70-200mm I have ever used or seen. When the rubber meets the road and you gotta get the shot, this lens is golden.</P>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:49:34 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/14705#M802ebiggs12013-02-16T22:49:34ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/15973#M861
<P>Without a shadow of doubt, the 135L.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If only it was IS and F/1.8 like zeiss's offering, I'd want for nothing.</P>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:02:35 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/15973#M861RLPhoto2013-03-01T19:02:35ZRe: Favorite Lens?https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/16011#M863
<P>85mm f1.2 sharp crisp ...... bokelious</P>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:19:55 GMThttps://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Lenses/Favorite-Lens/m-p/16011#M863kev8572013-03-02T06:19:55Z